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Bear whom we adopted from Sheltie Shack Rescue in Blue Rapids, Kansas, in 2003 at the age of 7, made his way to the Rainbow Bridge in the wee morning hours of April 13, 2012 at the age of 15 ½. We miss him so much! It’s just not the same for his two baby “sisters,” Mimi and Mabel, also adopted from Sheltie Shack Rescue. Rest in peace, beautiful boy. We will always love you.

Hugs to you Casey for giving Bear a wonderful life. I know there is snow in Sheltie heaven! :)

What a beautiful boy. Tears came to my eyes as I recall how difficult it was when I lost my 4 year old “Cody” to lymphoma. I know your heart aches as mine did and still does 4 years later! Know how loved he was.. and treasure each moment ya’ll had together. My beautiful Cooper helped with the void of losing Sweet Cody but each sheltie is so unique and special in his/her own way-none are easily forgotten-nor should they be!
Take Care,
Becky-Coopers Mom

It was so wonderful that you rescued him and had the pleasure of his company for so many years. My late mother introduced our family to the wonderful breed by bringing Sadie, a beautiful tri into our lives. Sadly, she lost Sadie at age 8. Sadie went over the Rainbow Bridge with her head on mother’s lap. It took 3 years for mother to get over losing Sadie. We had searched for Shelties in Virginia and North Carolina and I bought Ceilidh a sable. My mother kept her for me for six weeks, and then decided she was ready for another girl. My sister and I gave her Penny, and mother had her for four months. Penny came to join Ceilidh with me, and they are my special girls. I am sorry for your loss. but hold it in you heart that you and your lovely boy will be reunited.

Heartfelt sympathy to you for the loss of Bear. Thank you for sharing this beautiful boy with us. He will live in your heart always. While it does take some time for sure, the wonderful memories you have will one day replace the sadness and Bear will again brighten your days. We have them forever, you know. Blessings to you.

What a cute little angel boy Bear is. I am sure he is watching over you now and your other shelties. All of my shelties have been rescues, too, they all have their stories and quirks, but I would not have it any other way. Yes, at first you have the tears when you look at the pictures, but in time, you will remember what a blessing he was and be grateful and joyful that you had the time you did with him. My condolences are with you and your family. One day, you will see him again.

Awww little Snow Bear you brought so much joy and love with you into your home. You are greatly missed. At 7 1/2 yrs. old your life was just beginning with your new family. You are proof that the best kept secret in rescue is that adopting an older sheltie will bring more love and companionship beyond your wildest dreams. Sheltie Shack Rescue knows this and has a soft spot for older shelties.

They are such a joy to have in our lives! I’m so sorry for your loss! But I am truly grateful in MY OWN heart that you loved that little one so much! That is all they want…love! Blessings to you and your family!

What a beautiful Sheltie he was, and so fortunate to have such a loiving family! He was and is an Angel Bear! Bear has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge to play with his other Angels, and waiting at the other side!
Thankyou for giving Bear such a wonderful life!

What a beautiful sheltie! Reading about him brings tears to my eyes for you and for the 6 shelties I have had who crossed the same bridge over many years. Thank you for giving him a wonderful home and I am so sorry for your loss.

He is so precious, we lost our 1st sheltie at 10 y/o and know how very hard it is! We now have 3 more, and love them all so much!
God Bless you for adopting this little guy, I know he had a wonderful home!

What a sweet, precious face… and what a hole his leaving must have left in your heart. I know it doesn’t seem so right now, but after a while the time will come when seeing that picture will bring smiles instead of tears. For me today, it brought tears. My condolences on your loss…

I second this with three “Sheltie” hugs to this wonderful and loving Rescue supporting family.

We so often comment on the fortunate shelties that are welcomed into their “forever” family’s homes, but I want to add that I have been blessed with an extended SHELTIE FAMILY that compares to non other. I’m also very blessed.

Beautiful Bear….I’ll never forget you or the many wonderful stories I recieved over the last 9 years. This story should also be a testimant to why more people should consider adopting a 7+ year old sheltie without fear.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I started to cry looking into Snow Bear’s face. I know your heart is shattered. My heart felt condolences to you and your family. I know too well how the loss of a special sheltie impacts your life. You gave him many great years and a rescue sheltie understands the love even more.

They say memories are golden
Well maybe that is true
I never wanted memories
I only wanted you.

A million times I needed you
a million times I cried
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.

In life I loved you deeply
In death I love you still
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.

If tears could build a stairway
and memories a lane,
I’d walk right up to heaven
to bring you back again.

Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same
But as God calls us one by one…
the chain will link again.

Remembering you is easy,
I do it every day,
But there’s an ache within my heart
That will never go away

You have my sympathy. I know what it is like to lose a best friend! It hurts for a very long while. Just thinking about it makes me remember our Katie who we lost 4 years ago. Shelties are just so loyal and attached. It’s like having another shadow. I hope your other two shelties will comfort you.